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Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has revealed Daniel Ricciardo reneged on a handshake agreement in 2018 with his move to Renault.
Daniel Ricciardo’s Formula 1 career seems to have reached its conclusion as he has lost his seat at Red Bull Racing to Liam Lawson with six races left in the season. Despite returning to the team in 2021 with hopes of regaining his former position, Ricciardo’s unexpected move to Renault in 2019 marked a turning point. The Australian driver experienced success with Renault, achieving two podium finishes before a challenging period at McLaren led to his early exit from the team. Ricciardo’s decision to leave Red Bull was influenced by concerns about the team’s future engine partnership with Honda, a move that ultimately led to a shift in his career trajectory. Reflecting on his choices, Ricciardo acknowledges that, given the knowledge he has now, he might have made different decisions in the past.
